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I am delighted to welcome you to my class this semester. I am Dr. Keri Petersen, Assistant Professor of History at JCSU and coordinator of the History Program. This is my 10th year as a college professor (3 at JCSU) and I specialize in teaching American, African American, and Atlantic World History. I am currently working on a book manuscript, Industrial Slavery and the Economic Development of North Carolina.
I am a native of Charlotte, though I have not lived in the city in quite some time. I currently live in Greensboro with my husband, Doug, and our 6 year-old daughter, MG. I am also a proud cat mom of 2 cats, Sassy & Tony.
When I am not learning and teaching history, I love to visit museums, historic sites and places, and generally explore the local landscape. I sew, swim, hike, and ride a bike. I also enjoy camping (well, glamping), going to the beach, and planning and throwing parties for all occasions.
My favorite non-fiction history book of all time is....Black Majority by Peter H. Wood. Second favorite is Avengers of the New World by Laurent Dubois.
This quote by James Baldwin quickly sums up my approach to teaching:
"The purpose of education…is to create in a person the ability to look at the world for [herself]/himself, to make [her]/his own decisions."
~James Baldwin
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